Froome hoped for better in Vuelta a España team time trial

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Chris Froome is all smiles(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Chris Froome’s first reaction on crossing the line was one of satisfaction, but as the last squads completed the Vuelta a España’s team time trial opener in Jerez de la Frontera, his take on the evening took on a different complexion.

Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.